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Affordable Housing, Convenient Options, and Work-Life Balance: Government Claims 11 Years of Reforms Have Strengthened the Middle Class
From a tax-free threshold for incomes up to ₹12.75 lakh to 11.6 million housing units approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), the government asserts that…
Monsoon Parliament Session to Begin on July 21 and End on August 12
Both Houses of Parliament, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, will convene after a hiatus of over three months.
Rajbhar: SBSP to Run in By-Election for Mau Seat Following Abbas Ansari’s Disqualification
Ansari, the son of former gangster and politician Mukhtar Ansari, was elected as an MLA for the first time in 2022, winning the Mau Sadar assembly seat on an SBSP ticket…
Chirag Paswan will run in the Bihar elections “if it benefits the party,” supports Nitish Kumar for Chief Minister.
He added that there is no open position for the chief minister of the eastern state, as the current chief minister, Nitish Kumar, will continue his leadership after the…
Lalu Yadav Faces Setback as Delhi High Court Refuses to Suspend Land-for-Jobs Case
In a written ruling released on May 31, the court declined to halt the trial court’s proceedings in this matter. Lalu Prasad had sought to cancel the FIR and chargesheet…
2025 By-Elections: Details on Seats, Candidates, Election Dates, and More
Two assembly seats in Gujarat will be contested, alongside one seat each in Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab, where new representatives will be elected.
PM Narendra Modi to Launch Important Infrastructure Initiatives in Uttar Pradesh
Among the significant inaugurations is the new underground route of the Kanpur Metro from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central, which costs over ₹2,120 crore. This project…
Congress vs. Tharoor: From ‘factually inaccurate’ to ‘more important matters’—A recap of the unfolding drama.
The statement, made during an official all-party delegation visit to Panama, sparked significant backlash within his own party, the Indian National Congress (INC).
BJP’s Ashish Shelar Accuses UBT of Stealing ₹1 Lakh Crore from Mumbai
On Wednesday (May 28), while leading a BJP delegation to meet BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Shelar demanded a white paper outlining how nearly ₹1 lakh crore has been…
PM Modi criticizes TMC regarding Murshidabad violence and teacher scam.
Speaking at a rally in Alipurduar, Modi highlighted the communal violence in Murshidabad and Malda as stark reminders of the TMC regime’s ”cruelty and indifference”…
PM Modi calls off Gangtok trip because of bad weather, participates in statehood event online.
He was set to join the golden jubilee celebrations of Sikkim’s statehood on that day.
BJP Aims for Independent Victory in Mumbai, Thane, and Pune Municipal Elections as Seat-Sharing Negotiations Stall
Sources indicate that senior BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, are aware of the stalemate. During a recent three-day visit to Maharashtra, Shah…
BJP Leader Asserts 44 MLAs Prepared to Establish New Government in Manipur
BJP MLA Thokchom Radheshyam stated, “Forty-four MLAs are ready to form a government in accordance with the people’s wishes. We have communicated this to the governor. We…
PM Modi to Speak at Maha Mahila Sammelan in Bhopal on May 31: Everything You Need to Know
This event marks the commencement of the 300th birth anniversary year of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. It is framed as a demonstration of strength and a commitment to…
Grand Mahanadu Kicks Off in Kadapa: TDP Prepares for Three-Day Political Gathering
This three-day political gathering is being held in Kadapa for the first time, transforming the city into a vibrant sea of yellow with banners and flex boards adorning…
BJP’s Gonda unit leader filmed in ‘unacceptable’ behavior with a woman; party issues notice.
Kashyap has been instructed to submit a written explanation regarding the matter within seven days, as reported by PTI.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa: Bangladesh’s Two “Choke Points” Face Greater Vulnerability than Siliguri Corridor
India’s chicken’s neck, referred to as the Siliguri corridor, is a slim land passage, approximately 22 km-35 km wide, which connects the northeast region to the rest of…
RJD leader Lalu Prasad ousts his eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for six years.
This decision came after a controversial announcement on social media by Tej Pratap on Saturday, in which he disclosed that he had been “in a relationship for 12 years”…
Election Commission Unveils Bypoll Schedule for 5 Seats; Find Details Here
Voting will take place on June 19, with vote counting scheduled for June 23, according to the ECI’s statement.
NDA CMs Conference Adopts Resolution Commending Indian Armed Forces and PM Modi for Operation Sindoor
Deputy CM of Maharashtra and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde introduced the resolution, noting that the operation has bolstered the confidence of the Indian populace…
Kavitha’s Letter to KCR Calls for Stricter Criticism of BJP, Ignites Political Controversy
Kavitha’s missive emerged amidst growing speculation about her political trajectory, with rumors suggesting she may leave the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) or even…
Bhujbal: Fadnavis was eager to include me in the cabinet during its initial expansion in December.
Bhujbal (77), a notable OBC leader, was sworn into the Fadnavis cabinet on Tuesday (May 20), marking his return to the Mahayuti 2.0 government after being overlooked for…
DOGE Sets Sights on Census Bureau, Raising Concerns Among Data Users About the Stability of U.S. Data Infrastructure
The Department of Government Efficiency announced on social media this week that it has “terminated” five surveys, amounting to $16.5 million, conducted by the…
Haryana CM Emphasizes Collaborative Efforts for Delhi’s Development Following Meeting with Rekha Gupta
After their meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, Saini expressed gratitude to the people of Delhi for supporting the BJP in the recent elections.
Operation Sindoor Diplomacy: Indian Teams Depart for Japan and UAE to Promote Global Counter-Terrorism Efforts
On Wednesday (May 21), two multi-party delegations embarked on journeys to various global capitals, marking an important diplomatic initiative linked to India’s…
Rahul Gandhi grants property ownership rights to more than 100,000 families in Karnataka, labels it the sixth commitment of the Congress government.
“Everyone owning land in Karnataka should have ownership rights,” Gandhi emphasized during a public gathering in Karnataka’s Vijaynagara.
Bhujbal’s Appointment Ignites Competition for Guardian Minister in Nashik
Chhagan Bhujbal, a seasoned NCP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, took his oath as a Cabinet Minister on Tuesday, May 20, prompting a new wave of…
Kejriwal: Mainstream Parties’ Communal Politics Are the Source of All Issues.
During the launch of AAP’s student wing—the Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP)—Kejriwal stated that parties like the BJP and Congress have…
Bihar Elections: Chirag Confirms No Shift in Chief Minister Candidate Following Meeting with Nitish
On May 18, supporters of Chirag generated excitement within NDA politics in Bihar by displaying posters and banners that positioned him as a potential Chief Minister. It…
7 Delegations, 1 Objective: India Initiates Global Diplomatic Campaign to Highlight Pakistan’s Terror Associations
The significant diplomatic initiative comprises seven multi-party delegations, totaling 51 political leaders, who will visit over 30 countries. This effort aims to…
Maharashtra’s local body elections may take place by the end of the year as the ward formation process starts.
A senior official stated on Monday (May 19) that local body polls might be conducted by the end of the year once all formalities are fulfilled.